Burrfield Drive is in Orpington and in Bromley district. BR5 4BX is located in the St Mary Cray electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Orpington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Burrfield Drive, Orpington, BR5 4BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR5 4DG, BR5 4DF, BR5 4BP, BR5 4BY, BR5 4BT, BR5 4BL, BR5 4BS, BR5 4DD, BR5 4DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR5 4BX has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 59% | 6.4% | 51.0% | 8.0% |
| Male | 47.4% | 41% | -6.4% | 49.0% | -8.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BR5 4BX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.2% | 46% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 35.5% | -10.3% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.9% | 45.1% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 37.7% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 13.2% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 14.4% | -17.2% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 13.3% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 13.7% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 20.5% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 32.7% | 16.1% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 11.9% | 9.8% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 7.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 82.4% | 66.9% | -15.5% | 81.4% | -14.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 73.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 73.3% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 7.1% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 7.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 73.3% | -16.1% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 2.8% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burrfield Drive was 69.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.9% lower than the St Mary's & St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burrfield Drive has the 7th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in St Mary's & St James and the 279th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Burrfield Drive, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2026-01-30 | £439,432 |
| 97 Burrfield Drive, Orpington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-03-31 | £433,232 |
| 99 Burrfield Drive, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £408,000 | 2022-11-21 | £407,593 |
| 78 Burrfield Drive, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2020-12-15 | £381,443 |
| 94 Burrfield Drive, Orpington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2019-04-18 | £394,483 |
BR5 4BX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Oak Primary School Sweeps Lane , St Mary Cray BR5 3PE | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Oak Primary School Sweeps Lane , St Mary Cray BR5 3PE | - not rated | 443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kevington Primary School Sweeps Lane , St Mary Cray BR5 3PE | - not rated | 488 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy High Street , St Mary Cray BR5 4AR | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Cray Primary School High Street , St Mary Cray BR5 4AR | - not rated | 586 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 3out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ramsden Boys' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Ramsden Girls' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orpington College of Further Education The Walnuts , BR6 0TE | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodview Crockenhill Road , BR5 4EP | - not rated | 241 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 454 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawcroft School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4ES | - not rated | 454 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Leydenhatch Educational Centre C/O Pineapple Contracts , Murray Road BR5 3QY | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Blenheim Road , Bromley BR6 9BH | - not rated | 1,863 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Croft Tearoom | 263 High Street, St Mary Cray | 642 yd | |
| Air Jump (Southern) | Unit 5A, Lagoon Road | 716 yd | |
| Muscleworks Gym | Unit 3, Lagoon Road | 716 yd | |
| Fit Fuel Ltd | Unit 3, Lagoon Road | 716 yd | |
| Five Guys | Unit 7, Nugent Shopping Park | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Swan | 21 Kent Road, Orpington | 740 yd | |
| The Beech Tree | 75 Wellington Road, Orpington | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome | 24 Kent Road, Orpington | 740 yd | |
| Kings Fish & Chips | 87 High Street, St Mary Cray | 833 yd | |
| Sef's Kebab & Burger | 57 High Street, St Mary Cray | 900 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 35 High Street, St Mary Cray | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 3, Nugent Shopping Park | 910 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Cray Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Muscleworks Gym LAGOON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Grassmeade Recreation Ground DYKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,064 yd |
| Poverest Coronation Hall Bridge Road | 1,081 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.